The company's purpose is to participate in and finance industrial, financial and other companies in Switzerland and abroad. Furthermore, it aims to trade in telecommunications, food and medical products, as well as provide all related services. The company can establish branches and subsidiaries in Switzerland and abroad, and conduct all business that is directly or indirectly related to its purpose. The company can acquire, encumber, sell and manage real estate and properties in Switzerland and abroad. It can also perform asset management and financing for its own account or for third parties, as well as grant loans, guarantees and sureties to subsidiaries and third parties, and provide management services to subsidiaries. Additionally, it can acquire, manage and utilize know-how of all kinds, and conduct business brokerage.